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DiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution
… District Attorney Mary Rain and the New York State Police for their work on this case.” “By working with the town of … According to DiNapoli’s audit, Guyette recorded receipts for $115,045 in the Justice Court’s computerized database, … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-potsdam-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-117000-restitutionImproper Managed Care Payments for Certain Medicaid Recipients (Follow-Up) (2014-F-7)
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Health to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Improper Manag
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14f7.pdfStatus of the Board-Approved Capital Plan For 2005-2011 (Follow-Up) (2013-F-5)
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the New York State Thruway Authority (Authority), to implement the recommendations contained in our au
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2013-13f5.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) (2021-F-17) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2019-S-32).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f17-response.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Brunswick Central School District – Online Banking (Rensselaer County) The … confidentially to officials. East Islip Union Free School District – Financial Management (Suffolk County) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsOpinion 96-17
… tuition expenses incurred in completing certain college courses) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Reimbursement for Expenses … tuition expenses incurred in completing certain college courses) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §72-g: A fire district may … for tuition expenses incurred for completing college courses, such as a course leading to a degree in fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-17DiNapoli Releases Interactive Map of Local Census Results
… 3.1% from 2010 to over 2.9 million people. Conversely, the Southern Tier had the largest percentage decrease at 3%, … governments. In cities outside of New York City, this group decreased by nearly 12% between 2010 and 2020 and now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-releases-interactive-map-local-census-resultsDiNapoli: NYC Facing Larger Budget Gaps Amid Slowing Economic Growth and Rising Costs
… Uncertainty from Washington New York City modified its FY 2026 budget to $118.2 billion, $2.3 billion higher than at … adoption. However, this total excludes $3.8 billion of FY 2026 expenses that were prepaid in FY 2025. After adjusting … $122 billion in FY 2025. While the plan shows that FY 2026 remains balanced, the city did not take significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-nyc-facing-larger-budget-gaps-amid-slowing-economic-growth-and-rising-costsManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma (2020-S-59) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Health (Department) effectively identified poor housing conditions for residents with asthma and worked with Local Health Departments (LHDs) to ensure home visits were prioritized.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s59-response.pdfUnited HealthCare: Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP (2016-S-17)
To determine whether Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP waived Empire Plan members’ out-of-pocket costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-16s17.pdfState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… In May, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,872 … million with The Conservation Fund for purchase of lands in the towns of Stephentown, Petersburgh and Berlin in Rensselaer County. Office of General Services $1.6 million … In May the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1872 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Follow-Up) (2022-F-18) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Report 2020-S-4).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f18-response.pdfEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Special Items Made to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… Empire’s payments to Englewood are generally based on standard fee schedules. However, Englewood is entitled to … as implants, drugs, and blood) that are not covered by the standard fee schedules. Per Empire’s agreement with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-special-items-made-englewood-hospital-and-medical-centerDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details New York’s … Act (IRA), including close to $2 billion in funds for environmental and energy purposes that could help lower … programs managed by several U.S. agencies. New York state agencies and authorities, municipalities, businesses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersOpinion 91-6
… for sealed bids in the manner provided by this section ... General Municipal Law, §104 provides an exception to the competitive bidding requirements of section 103 for purchases of materials, equipment and … by the Office of General Services. Subdivision 3 of section 103 of the General Municipal Law provides a similar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-6Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (Report 2014-S-5 ). … Medicaid inappropriately paid 29,289 fee-for-services pharmacy claims totaling $978,251 on behalf of 18,010 Medicaid recipients whose pharmacy benefits were covered by managed care. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-fee-service-payments-pharmacy-services-covered-managed-care-followUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance … procedure that was performed on the same day for the same patient. Modifier 59 is used to identify procedures or … from the removal of the tumor. However, the medical records did not support the provider’s use of modifier 59 on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59Northside Center for Child Development – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… SED on July 1, 2012 to operate full-day Preschool Special Class (SC) and full-day Preschool Special Class in an Integrated Setting (SCIS) to children with … ended June 30, 2014, Northside reported approximately $2.5 million in reimbursable costs for the audited cost-based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/11/northside-center-child-development-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Broome County District Attorney F. Paul Battisti today announced that Joy LaBarr, a 58-year-old … Thomas P DiNapoli and Broome County District Attorney F Paul Battisti today announced that Joy LaBarr a 58yearold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsOpinion 95-6
… imposed by town justice with respect to violations of traffic control signals and speed limits in suburban town) -- … in suburban town); (fines and penalties for violations of traffic control signals) -- Remission to State Comptroller … to violations of a suburban town's speed limits and traffic control signals) -- Vehicle and Traffic Violations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-6